Aussies in USA on E3

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hi... i came across the last post re E3 visa after it had been shutdown.

i really would like some more info on the Aussie nurses who are using the E3 visa to work in the USA. i have contacted a few hospitals in Colorado and they are saying the same thing to me... that although it is preferred to have a bachelors degree/BSN, it is not a necessity. in the E3 visa outlines, it states the employer must want a bachelors degree.

how have you got around this situation? any other tips? how long did the process take from applying to the hospital to heading over to work?

also.. in regard to the last thread... i am NOT interested in the green card... would just like to live in the states for a few years and the E3 visa sounds ideal.

Thanks

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Specializes in CTICU.

As mentioned in PM, my position does require a bachelor degree as it's a specialty position (a requirement of the visa). My employing hospital wanted my specific skills, so they were willing to work with me to get it done.

I had no issues at the visa interview as to my qualifications for the position.

It took quite a long time, but that was more dealing with a large corporation's HR and legal departments (48000 employees!) which moved verrrr-rrr-rr-yyyy slowly....

Once I had the job offer letter from the hospital and the LCA forms, I was able to get the interview/visa/and get to the US within a month.

Do you have any specialty qualifications?

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Specializes in CTICU.

The only other thing I can think of is that some hospitals require all RNs to have a bachelor degree - those places would fit the E3 requirements. The one I am thinking of is University of Pennsylvania in Philly, but I'm sure there are others.

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The E-3 visa is specific to those from Australia and there alone. We see many employers not being aware of the specific requirements for it.

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Specializes in CTICU.

My employer had no knowledge of it, but they were very happy about it, since it costs them nothing!

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thanks for your replies... will apply for my VSC and go for endorsement thru Colorado whilst i send out some resume's. i work in Onc/Haem... not sure if that is classified as specialty area, but that's what i do, so will see what happens. also interested to hear from Dream2006 on how you went with your application.

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oh... one other thing...

do i have to get a CES report as well from CGFNS when applying for an E3, or just the VSC? remember i needed to get a CES report of i was going for a GC, not sure if i need one for E3???

thanks!

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Specializes in CTICU.

You don't need either for an E3. If you want to show equivalency, I'd just get an evaluation from someone like The Trustforte Corporation, about $100 and very fast.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
oh... one other thing...

do i have to get a CES report as well from CGFNS when applying for an E3, or just the VSC? remember i needed to get a CES report of i was going for a GC, not sure if i need one for E3???

thanks!

CES i usually a requirement of the BON so if they require if as a foreign trained nurse then you need to get it

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have sent thru my CO endorsement form today(registered in VT), no word online re need to submit CES report so will wait and see. good news re no VSC needed as well, as i really didn't want to go thru CGFNS again... that place is a nightmare!

thanks for your replies.

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Ortho/HH/Radiology-Now Retired.

Ok, I'm pleading ignorant here. Just what is an E3?

Thanks in advance for the enlightenment! :)

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Specializes in CTICU.

Susie, don't be mistaken, you need a VSC. You don't need it to get the E3 issued, just the state license. However, you need it at immigration to show that you're eligible to work in the US.

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